The Ancient Paths

Our newest podcast episode is out! This continues our series on the Kingdom of God. When people use the word "Christianity" what type of Christianity do they mean? Is it the form that tries to dominate the world by force like Caesar, or is it the type that preaches a Gospel of the Crucified Savior who loves His creation? We explore the differences and how they play into the Dominionist version that wields tremendous influence on the current administration. We will also trace back the rise of Dominionism through R.J. Rushdoony, The Latter Rain Movement, and the current New Apostolic Reformation. Click here to listen:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kingdom-of-god-part-2-caesar-or-christ/id1513545970?i=1000753394053

I think that all of us eventually come to the realization , even if it’s a thought that blinks on and off quickly through our minds,   is that this world isn’t what it should be. Even if comfort and ease make up a large portion of our lives, we have a gnawing suspicion that deep down, things must be better than this. Unless we are completely numb and slightly (or not so slightly) sociopathic, we can clearly see suffering all around us. For a lot of us suffering and loss have significantly formed our lives. We live in its shadow, like a house built on the side of a mountain . People have called life a “veil of tears ”, and no matter how much scientific advancement or human ingenuity is at play, all our lives are affected by the brokenness in the world. This brokenness in turn shatters us, and no matter what veneer we cover our defects with, they are still present rotting under the surf ace.   We don’t like talking about our brokenness; it’s taboo to highlight o...

          Renewal comes in the doing of the little things, the little habits of engagement with God throughout our day.  Sometimes we have the belief that renewal happens at once in a spectacular flash, though it can and does.  Other times God wants to encounter us in our consistent devotion.  We often think that spiritual things come transferred in dazzlingly bright moments where the world shakes and an event that is jointly experienced in a humongous crowd are the most genuine and authentic.  Renewal in this sense is synonymous with  Revival  which is a meeting or service where God impacts many at once.  Though the tradition of mass revival is a good one and is consistent throughout biblical and church history [1], renewal is more focused on the individual rediscovering their first love.  This comes to a person asking God to come into the daily.  We often think of our normal days...